Overcooked your chicken? Too much salt in that curry? Added a bit too much of onions? If you answered all the questions with a yes, then it’s time to accept the fact that you are not as good as your mom in the kitchen. But help is here, finally! The inexperienced cook in you will be guided by the new SmartyPans, the smart cooking pan.

The chip inside SmartyPans allows it to connect with a smartphone app using Bluetooth. And there are sensors inside the pan that will let it monitor temperature, humidity, and even the weight of ingredients, and the data it collects will be sent to the app. The app will use the data to provide the cook with instructions and will allow him or her to make proper food.

You will be able to choose from two modes: Recipe Mode and Metrics Mode. The first mode will allow you to check out thousands of recipes, while the second mode will give you real time unfiltered info from the pan.

SmartyPans is an Indiegogo project. They have currently raised $1,667, but need to reach $90,000 within the next 26 days. Click this link if you are interested in supporting this campaign and check out the video below which shows Rahul Baxi, the inventor of SmartyPans, talking about his product.

Bluetooth speakers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but this one is probably the cutest of them all. It’s called Gear4 Espresso, a speaker which has the shape of a tea cup.

You have to pair it to a compatible device to play music through it (no need for pairing it again later) and the speaker has a Bluetooth range of around 10 metres. Available in blue, black, yellow, green, pink and orange, Gear4 Espresso has a battery life of four hours, though that will depend on the volume. The handle of the cup is actually a carabiner clip, so you will be able to hang the device on a belt or your bag while listening to the song of your choice.

According to Pocket-lint, the Bluetooth speaker has a healthy bass response and produces decent volume without distortion. Gear4 Espresso is currently available at Amazon.co.uk with a price tag of £25.

So, are you interested in getting the cute looking speaker? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2014/07/17/gear4-espresso-bluetooth-speaker/feed/0Apple iWatch to Feature Bluetooth-Based Hotspot Technology?http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/11/07/apple-iwatch-feature-bluetooth-based-hotspot-technology/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/11/07/apple-iwatch-feature-bluetooth-based-hotspot-technology/#commentsThu, 07 Nov 2013 21:28:50 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=154724Rumors of an Apple iWatch have been floating around since the time of the 6th-generation iPod nano, but it looks like we’re getting much closer to that reality. Apple has apparently filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new kind of wireless technology that could be more power efficient […]

Rumors of an Apple iWatch have been floating around since the time of the 6th-generation iPod nano, but it looks like we’re getting much closer to that reality. Apple has apparently filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new kind of wireless technology that could be more power efficient while providing full network connectivity.

The application calls for “network access using short-range connectability,” and it seems like the general idea would be to push network data over a Bluetooth connection (or similar). The smartwatch would pair up with the iPhone and the iPhone would effectively share its network connection with the smartwatch on an as-needed basis, working much like a mobile hotspot without having to rely on battery-draining Wi-Fi.

As I understand it, one of the key differences between how this supposed wireless tech would work and how the current suite of smartwatches work is that the iWatch could then make a more direct connection to the Internet. It’d simply be using the iPhone as a hotspot, rather than getting the iPhone to pre-process all of that data before sending a push notification to the watch itself. The iWatch, for example, could be getting its data from iCloud or some other remote cloud. When the iWatch no longer needs Internet access, it severes that connection and saves battery.

It’s not completely Earth-shattering, but it does represent a different way for smartwatches to work. The patent itself makes no mention of a watch, referring only to the product as a primary device, but it sure fits the bill. The iWatch could still have Wi-Fi of its own, but this would be above and beyond that. The rumored iWatch could have a flexible OLED display from LG and could be announced some time next year. That’s all rumor and hearsay at the moment, though.

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/11/07/apple-iwatch-feature-bluetooth-based-hotspot-technology/feed/0Control Any Device With Your Smartphone By Using Batthead Batteries (Video)http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/10/02/batthead-batteries-video/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/10/02/batthead-batteries-video/#commentsWed, 02 Oct 2013 13:30:58 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=154161There are a lot of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled devices out there that can be turned on and off with your smartphone, but there’s no need for your devices to feature Wi-Fi or Bluetooth support if they are using Batthead batteries.

There are a lot of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled devices out there that can be turned on and off with your smartphone, but there’s no need for your devices to feature Wi-Fi or Bluetooth support if they are using Batthead batteries.

Battheads are Bluetooth-controlled, AA-sized rechargeable NIMH batteries with the ability to connect to your smartphones using a Bluetooth Smart Chip. Other than being able to switch on/off devices with your smartphone, your smartphone can even notify you if you unknowingly left your Batthead-powered device somewhere.

Still not enough features for you? Battheads can also turn on/off depending on the time of day, proximity to the phone or even depending on the ambient temperature. Then there are Battheads with an accelerometer, so when you move the batteries they will detect it. A device having this battery could come alive when you pick it up or turn off when it’s not being moved for a few minutes.

The smartphone app (iOS and Android versions are coming) will detect which set of batteries is being used in a device. So there will be no issues when you are charging one set and using another in a device. But we are not sure how the app deals with things when multiple sets of batteries are used simultaneously in many devices.

Interested in these unique batteries? Battheads will only reach production if the funding goal is met over at Kickstarter. If you pledge 19 CAD (US$18.40), you can get a Batthead without an accelerometer provided their funding campaign is a success.

Drooling over the newly unveiled Xperia Z1 smartphone? Maybe you will also be interested in checking out some other newly announced Sony products. We are talking about a new Bluetooth wireless speaker and new headphone models from the company. The nice looking SRS-BTS50 speaker, which is “splash-proof” and coming in five colors, features One-Touch listening. It can easily be paired with NFC-capable devices. The speaker is available with a price tag of $130.

The company has also introduced three models of MDR-10 headphones: a standard version, one with noise-canceling and a Bluetooth headset. Both the basic version and the noise-canceling model will be available in October for $200 and $270 respectively. The NFC-ready Bluetooth model will only be available a month later for $250.

If you are interested in knowing more about the above products, you can click on the links added here (SRS-BTS50, MDR-10RNC, MDR-10RBT and MDR-10R). And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. Which accessory are you interested in?

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/09/05/sonys-new-wireless-speaker-headphones/feed/0Daily Deals: Save 30% on Bluewave Bluetooth Audio Receiverhttp://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/21/bluewave-bluetooth-audio-receiver/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/21/bluewave-bluetooth-audio-receiver/#commentsWed, 21 Aug 2013 23:45:48 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=153237You may have picked up this totally awesome speaker dock for your old iPhone, but now you don't have anything that uses the old 30-pin connector anymore. Does this mean that your speaker dock is now useless?

]]> You may have picked up this totally awesome speaker dock for your old iPhone, but now you don’t have anything that uses the old 30-pin connector anymore. Does this mean that your speaker dock is now useless, being relegated to AM/FM radio at best? Fear not, because there is a wireless solution to be had here and it’s on sale too.

The Bluewave Bluetooth Audio Receiver is quite simple really. It’s a tiny little adapter that you can plug into your 30-pin speaker dock and then it can pair up with any number of Bluetooth-enabled audio devices. This means you can use your old dock with your new iPhone 5, but it’ll also work with iPad, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and whatever else you may have. The iPhone speaker dock is now a universal wireless speaker system.

It’s set up to automatically connect when your Bluetooth-enabled device walks into range and because you’re using your smartphone to stream that music, it also means that you are walking around with a remote control. The wireless range is over 30 feet and it uses Bluetooth 2.0+EDR for high quality audio.

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/21/bluewave-bluetooth-audio-receiver/feed/0Remotte: An Accessory For Google Glass (Video)http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/07/remotte-for-google-glass/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/07/remotte-for-google-glass/#commentsWed, 07 Aug 2013 16:55:52 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=152608Since Google Glass’ popularity has been on the rise, it certainly won’t be a surprise when companies come out with products to go with the search giant’s wearable tech. One such accessory is Remotte, which will be a Bluetooth joystick for the Glass.

Since Google Glass’ popularity has been on the rise, it certainly won’t be a surprise when companies come out with products to go with the search giant’s wearable tech. One such accessory is Remotte, which will be a Bluetooth joystick for the Glass.

As you might know, the Google Glass explorer version earlier got an update which brought more voice functions to it. Although Google is planning as much of hands free experience as possible, at the moment Glass owners have to go for the touch panel most of the time.

Remotte will allow you to control Google Glass without going for the touch panel on its side. But why have something in your hands when you can just control the device by raising your hands? Well, there might be situations when it won’t be appropriate to take your hands to your face frequently such as when you are in a crowded place. And Remotte will also add new sensors such as a temperature sensor, barometer, and a separate accelerometer and gyroscope.

For now, Remotte’s makers are working to improve their new product and are inviting developers. We will likely hear more about Remotte in the coming months. But we won’t probably find much use for it if Google manages to make Google Glass fully hands free.

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/08/07/remotte-for-google-glass/feed/0Scosche boomBOTTLE Wireless Speaker Puts Big Sound Between Your Legshttp://www.mobilemag.com/2013/04/13/scosche-boombottle/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/04/13/scosche-boombottle/#commentsSat, 13 Apr 2013 14:26:46 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=148139The Scosche boomBOTTLE Wireless Speaker is effectively shaped like a water bottle and it is designed to fit perfectly in the water bottle cage on your bike.

]]> So, there you are, riding your bike down a beautiful mountain trail, surrounded by nothing but the sounds of birds singing and a brook babbling in the background. It’s really missing some Black Sabbath or Disturbed, wouldn’t you say?

While you could use a set of headphones for some personal aural entertainment, why not share you wonderful music library with the world by using the Scosche boomBOTTLE rugged portable Bluetooth speaker instead? As its name implies, the speaker is effectively shaped like a water bottle and it is designed to fit perfectly in the water bottle cage on your bike. I’m not really sure where you would put your water then–maybe you’d need a camelback or something–but there you have it.

Of course, the rugged speaker doesn’t have to go in the bottle cage on your bike. It can be more versatile than that, taking your tunes wherever life’s adventures may take you. They say it’s well suited for camping, hiking, and otherwise enjoying outdoor activities. There’s a non-slip surface and, even if you drop it, there’s a shock-absorbing exterior, as well as a weatherproof design to handle whatever nature throws at you.

As far as tech specs, you can expect 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge via its pair of 3W speaker drivers, passive subwoofer, and pair of omnidirecitonal diffusers. There’s also a mic in there for Bluetooth handsfree calls. The grey Scosche boomBOTTLE is shipping now for $149.95 with blue, pink, yellow and green versions slated for next month.

]]>http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/04/13/scosche-boombottle/feed/0Daily Deals: Save $50 on Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Portable Speakerhttp://www.mobilemag.com/2013/03/15/daily-deals-jabra-speakers/ http://www.mobilemag.com/2013/03/15/daily-deals-jabra-speakers/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 14:44:39 +0000http://www.mobilemag.com/?p=145200Naturally, this portable speaker will work with any Bluetooth compatible device, but it also takes on the standard 3.5mm connection for other audio sources too. There are three front-facing speakers, including a powerful subwoofer that comes backed with a proprietary passive bass radiator for added umph.

You probably have some great tunes kicking around on your smartphone, but your smartphone speaker is hardly the best way to share that music with your friends. You’re far better off using something bigger, yet still portable, in the form of the Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Speaker, on sale now for about $70 off from the original list price.

Naturally, this portable speaker will work with any Bluetooth compatible device, but it also takes on the standard 3.5mm connection for other audio sources too. There are three front-facing speakers, including a powerful sub-woofer that comes backed with a proprietary passive bass radiator for added umph. And it’s a Bluetooth speakerphone too, so you’ll be able to make and take your calls through this device as well.

There’s an effective range of about 30 feet and the built-in rechargeable battery will give you up to eight hours of wireless music time and up to 40 days of standby time. Sound gets up to the 120dB SPL range, so don’t let the smaller size fool you either.

Available in your choice of black or white, the Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Speaker is discounted down to $129.99 on Amazon, including free super saver shipping.

Somehow, this product reminds me of Inspector Gadget, though it certainly doesn’t come with Penny and Brain. The Sony Ericsson LiveView Remote pairs up with your Android device and gives you easy remote access to all your pertinent data. And it’s on sale for 67% off.

While it is designed to work with Sony’s XPERIA line of smartphones, the Sony Ericsson LiveView will work just as easily with any number of Android smartphones and tablets. It pairs up via Bluetooth and its micro display can be used to show your text messages, Facebook updates, tweets and caller ID information. It can also be used to control your music — play, pause, next, previous, and volume — including a title track display.

In addition to the LiveView itself, the package contains a wristband so you can wear it like a watch and a clip for connecting to your backpack strap or wherever else. There’s also a microUSB charger and user guide in there. The LiveView itself measures 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.4 inches and weighs 0.5 ounces.

Pick up the Sony Ericsson LiveView for just $24.99 on Amazon.com, which is nearly $50 off the regular list price of $74.95. And yes, it qualifies for super saver shipping too.